Undocumented Immigrants in Flint Not Receiving Emergency Water

[KamaAina]

http://www.latinpost.com/articles/110841/20160122/undocumented-immigrants-in-flint-not-receiving-emergency-water.htm

According to local estimates, up to 1,000 undocumented immigrants in Flint are opting not to receive any type of assistance in wake of the water emergency, which has exposed the entire population to toxic levels of lead, reports ABC affiliate WJRT.

After working in Flint to reach victims of the crisis for the last four months, Deacon Paul Donnelly of St. Mary's Church says undocumented immigrants have refused assistance in order to avoid being deported.

"Some folks we've found are very nervous about being found. They want to avoid talking to any strangers," he told WJRT.

As a result, they're not going to water distribution centers, calling for help or getting deliveries.

[Faux pas]

1. Jeez!

[Igel]

2. They believe wrong information.

So they choose not to go.

I guess the problem is that there isn't sufficient outreach to specific groups to dispel all the misinformation. One can't simply offer; one now has to plead to be allowed to give help in order to avoid being judged wanting.

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. This does not surprise me in the least

sadly